Temperatures are turning up. How long we enjoy a stretch of dry and warm weather

On WRAL at 11 : Temperatures are climbing and the clouds are moving out ⛅️🌞 How long we enjoy a stretch of dry and warm weather

The 2023 fall fun database lists more than 50 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides, corn mazes and fall fun in Raleigh and around the NC Triangle area.

From pumpkin-picking to hayrides: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

Fall fun guide: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

The FDA approved two new COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech for distribution in Fall 2023. The CDC has recommended the vaccine for all people six months and older.

FAQ: What you need to know about the 2023 COVID vaccine, flu & RSV vaccines

Shot, COVID vaccine, flu shot, doctor

According to the Sampson County's Sheriff's Office, firefighters responded to a report of a house fire in the 100 block of Irwin Road at 8:26 p.m. Sunday.

<b>AUTRYVILLE, N.C.</b> — One woman is dead following a house fire in Autryville on Sunday night.

According to the Sampson County’s Sheriff’s Office, firefighters responded to a report of a house fire in the 100 block of Irvin Road at 8:26 p.m. Sunday.

Sampson County authorities say firefighters found the body of 56-year-old Cheryl Jackson after the fire was extinguished.

Jackson's sister-in-law, who lives across the street and was her caregiver, said Jackson's five cats also died in the fire. The cause of the blaze is undetermined.

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Body found in Sampson County house fire

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The federal government will shut down if Congress doesn't reach a funding deal by midnight Saturday.

Government shutdown would have significant impact on Triangle

Impacts to be felt across Triangle of potential goverment shutdown 

Costly turnovers from Brennan Armstrong and late penalties doomed the Wolfpack, who are winless against winning teams this season.

'This one hurts': Second half turnovers, penalties sink Wolfpack 13-10

Brennan Armstrong

The festival is part of a larger week that has been filled with bluegrass conferences and workshops.

 IBMA Bluegrass Live Festival features 2 days of music on 6 stages

IBMA Bluegrass Festival gets underway in downtown Raleigh 

A homicide investigation is underway in Wilson County after a 5-month-old baby boy died.


5-month-old baby boy dies in Wilson County, homicide investigation underway

5-month-old boy dies in Wilson County

A Johnston County sheriff's deputy was terminated from his job this week for choosing to fire shots over following department policy in the attempt to catch a car thief.

Johnston deputy fired 5 shots at suspect; fired from his job. 'You utterly failed,' sheriff says

Christopher Adcock

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

Nick Stevens and NCHSAA record holder T.J. Thorpe are back in studio to guide you through eight of the best games from across the state.

HSOT Live The Show: Week 7

Studio Show

It's the game of the year in the Northeastern Coastal Conference as reigning HSOT Honors offensive player of the year Keveon Rodgers and Hertford County take on Northeastern's "Legion of Zoom" offense.

Hertford County @ Northeastern: HSOT Live

Hertford County @ Northeastern

Videos

NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan explained the school's decision to vote for ACC expansion in adding Cal, Stanford and SMU.

NC State AD: 'Came to a different conclusion' after changes to ACC expansion proposal

NC State Wolfpack takes the field

Bunn native Tarik Cohen talks exclusively with WRAL

Cohen eager to return to the field after three years of hardship

Tarik Cohen

For the first time in organization history, the Carolina Hurricanes played a pair of exhibition contests on the same day Friday.  However, they were unable to claim a victory against either the Florida Panthers or Tampa Bay Lightning.



Canes drop preseason split-squad set

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On Friday, Bryce Young went through his third straight day as a full participant and does not have an injury status for Sunday's game.

Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young cleared of ankle injury, expected to start against Vikings

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North Carolina FC played to a hard fought 1-1 draw with Union Omaha Friday night at WakeMed Soccer Park. The top-of-the-table match-up was toe-to-toe and saw North Carolina FC set a club record for points in a single season as they hit 57, remaining atop USL League One with two matches remaining. 

